Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

This book follows the dangerous and exciting life of Andrew “Ender” Wiggin. He travels to Battle School to train and sharpen his skills for one purpose only: to defend Earth against the threat of the “buggers”, an alien race that has invaded Earth twice. It is a winner-take-all showdown between Ender, his friends, and the billions of buggers.

This book is recommended for ages ten and up. With action, suspense, and drama, this book has it all.



5 out of 5 stars



Reviewed by Jacob Kowalski

The Lost World by Michael Crichton

When mysterious carcasses are discovered on the coastline of Costa Rica, two groups begin a race to find a lost world. One group is determined to study the creatures that have not been found for 65 million years. The other group however is determined to steal and exploit the dinosaurs. Little do the teams know, they are embarking on a quest in the most dangerous territory on the planet. A fantastic book for teens and older and the sequel to the hit book Jurassic Park.


5 out of 5 stars


 Reviewed by Jacob Kowalski

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Set in the future, society is split up into five groups based on a character trait they value. Beatrice Prior has spent  the first 18 years of her life in Abnegation, which promotes selflessness.  When she takes a test to reveal which faction she should, join, it is revealed that she is a Divergent, able to choose between factions.  She is dangerous to her society.. Now she has to choose between her family and freedom to be herself.

This was an incredible book! It was well written, with vivid description.  Beatrice becomes a well developed character and easy to relate to.  By the end of the book, you feel like you live in Beatrice's city.  You will not be able to put this book down until you finish it!

5 out of 5 stars

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

In Lena's world, love has been classified as a disease: amor deliria nervosa.  Everyone has and operation once they hit 18 to make them safe from the disease.  Lena's mother's operation never really worked, and she committed suicide as a result of the deliria.  Lena believes her society is safe and perfect.  With ninety-five days to her cure, she'll never succumb to love. Right?

I absolutely loved this book! It was a fantastic read.  You watch Lena's mindset on her society change along with how she views her friends.  Very good description and attentions to detail.  This is another example of how no society can be perfect.

5 out of 5 stars